Brazil vs Mexico: which digital nomad visa fits you?

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa and Mexico Temporary Resident Visa, side by side. Every figure comes from the official government source, with the date we last checked it.

Income: Different tests
Family: Brazil: Not confirmed · Mexico: Not confirmed
Renewable: Brazil: Yes · Mexico: Not confirmed

	BrazilDigital Nomad Visa	MexicoTemporary Resident Visa
Minimum income	≈ $1,500/mo$1,500 / month	No fixed USD figure
Official rule	USD 1,500 per month from a foreign employer, or USD 18,000 in available funds	Monthly net income > 680 days of UMA (≈€3,993) over last 6 months, OR average balance of 11,460 days of UMA (≈€67,325) over last 12 months
Stay	Up to 1 year	More than 180 days up to 4 years
Renewable	Yes	Not confirmed
Family	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Fees	CAD 150 at the Toronto consulate (CAD 435 for US nationals, CAD 277.50 for UK nationals; reciprocity fees vary by consulate)	Not confirmed
Processing	Typically 10 business days	Consulate decides within 10 business days; then you get your card from INM within 30 days of arrival
Official source	gov.br ↗Verified, checked Oct 21, 2026	consulmex.sre.gob.mx ↗Verified, checked Oct 20, 2026

USD figures are approximate (FX Oct 20, 2026). The official currency figure is what the authority applies.

Key differences

Brazil’s bar is far lower: USD 1,500 a month from a foreign employer, or USD 18,000 in available funds. Mexico’s Temporary Resident (economic solvency) route needs net income above 680 days of UMA a month over 6 months (≈€3,993, per the Barcelona consulate) or an average balance of 11,460 days of UMA over 12 months (≈€67,325).
Mexico can run longer: more than 180 days up to 4 years. Brazil gives up to 1 year, renewable for the same period.
Both consulates quote about 10 business days to decide. Mexico’s visa must be used to enter within 180 days, then you collect your resident card from INM within 30 days of arrival. Brazil’s fee depends on the consulate and your nationality (Toronto: CAD 150, CAD 435 for US nationals).
Brazil asks for health insurance valid in Brazil for the whole stay and a criminal record certificate issued in the last 3 months. Mexico’s route is for people who won’t be paid in Mexico.

Quick answers

Which needs less income, Brazil or Mexico?

They test different things, so there's no like-for-like ranking. Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: USD 1,500 per month from a foreign employer, or USD 18,000 in available funds (gov.br, checked Oct 21, 2026). Mexico Temporary Resident Visa: Monthly net income > 680 days of UMA (≈€3,993) over last 6 months, OR average balance of 11,460 days of UMA (≈€67,325) over last 12 months (consulmex.sre.gob.mx, checked Oct 20, 2026).

Which lets you stay longer, Brazil or Mexico?

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: The first residence is for up to 1 year. It can be renewed for the same period, with a copy of your CRNM (Brazilian migrant ID) and criminal record certificates from where you lived during the stay (CNIg Resolution 45/2021). Mexico Temporary Resident Visa: More than 180 days up to 4 years.

Can I bring my family on the Brazil or Mexico visa?

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: not confirmed on the official page we checked. Mexico Temporary Resident Visa: not confirmed on the official page we checked.

How much do the Brazil and Mexico visas cost?

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: CAD 150 at the Toronto consulate (CAD 435 for US nationals, CAD 277.50 for UK nationals; reciprocity fees vary by consulate). Mexico Temporary Resident Visa: not confirmed on the official source.

Full official notes

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa

Fees and documents shown are Brazil Consulate General Toronto rates. Also needs health insurance valid in Brazil for the whole stay, a criminal record certificate issued within the last 3 months, a declaration that you can work remotely, and proof of employment with the foreign employer. Typical processing time 10 business days.

Sources: gov.br · in.gov.br

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa

Temporary Resident (economic solvency): for people who will not be paid in Mexico. EUR approximations are those quoted by the Barcelona consulate (page updated 17 Jun 2026); amounts are indexed to the UMA. The consulate decides within 10 business days. The visa must be used to enter Mexico within 180 days, then you get the temporary resident card from INM within 30 days of arrival. Fee is non-refundable.

Sources: consulmex.sre.gob.mx

Not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the issuing authority before you apply. How we verify